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1995 Ford LS8000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1995 Ford LS8000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other LS8000 years?

LS8000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted1 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints
LS8000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1995 Ford LS8000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V143000Speed ControlAugust 2, 1995 · 29,000 units

Defect

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN WEAR THE BRASS SWIVEL BLOCK ON THE GOVERNOR LEVER THROUGH WHICH IT PASSES.

Consequence

THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNOR JAMMING IN THEDAMAGED SWIVEL AND COULD PREVENT THE GOVERNOR LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED GOVERNOR LEVER WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL. ALSO LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO VEHICLE OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME VEHICLES BUT DO NOT HAVE A FORD INSTALLED HAND THROTTLE ADVISING THEM THAT THEY MAY REQUIRE SERVICE IF THEY HAVE HAD AN AFTER MARKET HAND THROTTLE INSTALLED.

1995 Ford LS8000 — common questions

Is the 1995 Ford LS8000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1995 Ford LS8000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Ford LS8000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.